Will remove AFSPA from most of Northeast in 2027: Union minister Amit Shah
- On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that AFSPA will be withdrawn from the entire Northeast next year, barring one or two States.
- Since 2019, 12 accords signed between various groups and State governments have resulted in around 80 per cent drop in regional violence, indicating improved security conditions.
- Separately, a tripartite MoU between the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland was signed to initiate oil and mineral exploration within the DAB, a disputed boundary region.
- The agreement removes the last hurdle in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a developed Northeast, potentially unlocking over Rs 15,000 crore in oil recovery.
- Currently, AFSPA grants Armed Forces in 'disturbed' areas sweeping powers to search, arrest, and open fire, measures that have drawn criticism as draconian.
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Asian NewsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday (June 11, 2026) that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSA) will be lifted from the entire Northeast, except for one or two states, next year. During the signing of a tripartite MoU between the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland to facilitate oil-related operations in the Assam-Nagaland border areas, Shah said that the reduction in the areas covered by AFSPA is a sign of peace. Northeast on the …
Will remove AFSPA from Northeast barring one or two States next year: Shah
Amit Shah terms MoU signed between Centre, Assam, and Nagaland on mineral oil explorations a “historic moment” and says it removes the last hurdle in Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a developed Northeast.
'Boost For Oil Exploration': Amit Shah On Agreement With Assam, Nagaland
Speaking at the signing of an MoU to facilitate mineral oil operations in the Assam-Nagaland boundary areas, Shah said it will open new avenues for mineral exploration in the Northeast and bring prosperity to the region.
Amit Shah says govt will remove AFSPA from entire Northeast barring one or two states next year
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA will be removed from the entire Northeast next year, barring one or two states. While speaking at the signing of a tripartite MoU between the Centre, Assam and Nagaland to facilitate mineral oil operations in the Assam-Nagaland boundary areas, Shah said that shrinking of areas covered under AFSPA is an indicator of peace. 80% of Northeast region al…
Tripartite Pact Signed to Unlock Energy Reserves Along Assam-Nagaland Border
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "The identified area is expected to offer significant opportunities for hydrocarbon exploration and mineral extraction, contributing to the country's long-term energy requirements," he added. India News | Tripartite Pact Signed to Unlock Energy Reserves Along Assam-Nagaland Border.
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